Second Listen: "Dance Tonight" (Lucy Pearl)

Released in 2000 from the supergroup's self-titled LP Lucy Pearl, "Dance Tonight" would go onto peak at #5 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and was even nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

Lucy Pearl of course for those who are unaware featured Raphael Saadiq, Dawn Robinson (En Vogue), Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest DJ and producer) and originally D'Angelo was slated to be in the group but dropped out due to other commitments and so Dawn Robinson was brought in.

With that said, take it back to 2000 with "Dance Tonight" below and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Dance Tonight" (Lucy Pearl)

Released in 2000 from the supergroup's self-titled LP Lucy Pearl, "Dance Tonight" would go onto peak at #5 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and was even nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

Lucy Pearl of course for those who are unaware featured Raphael Saadiq, Dawn Robinson (En Vogue), Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest DJ and producer) and originally D'Angelo was slated to be in the group but dropped out due to other commitments and so Dawn Robinson was brought in.

With that said, take it back to 2000 with "Dance Tonight" below and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Dance Tonight" (Lucy Pearl)

Released in 2000 from the supergroup's self-titled LP Lucy Pearl, "Dance Tonight" would go onto peak at #5 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and was even nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

Lucy Pearl of course for those who are unaware featured Raphael Saadiq, Dawn Robinson (En Vogue), Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest DJ and producer) and originally D'Angelo was slated to be in the group but dropped out due to other commitments and so Dawn Robinson was brought in.

With that said, take it back to 2000 with "Dance Tonight" below and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Good Man" (Raphael Saadiq)

One of my favorite joints from 2011 was Raphael Saadiq's "Good Man." Lifted from his fourth solo studio album Stone Rollin', "Good Man" was such a welcomed song in my book that shined lyrically, sonically, and vocally.

Nominated for a 2012 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance, "Good Man" was one of the sonic highlights for me in 2011 and still goes for me as if it was released just yesterday. With that said, take a second listen after the jump to "Good Man" and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Dance Tonight" (Lucy Pearl)

Released in 2000 from the supergroup's self-titled LP Lucy Pearl, "Dance Tonight" would go onto peak at #5 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and was even nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

Lucy Pearl of course for those who are unaware featured Raphael Saadiq, Dawn Robinson (En Vogue), Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest DJ and producer) and originally D'Angelo was slated to be in the group but dropped out due to other commitments and so Dawn Robinson was brought in.

With that said, take it back to 2000 with "Dance Tonight" below and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Good Man" (Raphael Saadiq)

One of my favorite joints from 2011 was Raphael Saadiq's "Good Man." Lifted from his fourth solo studio album Stone Rollin', "Good Man" was such a welcomed song in my book that shined lyrically, sonically, and vocally.

Nominated for a 2012 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance, "Good Man" was one of the sonic highlights for me in 2011 and still goes for me as if it was released just yesterday. With that said, take a second listen after the jump to "Good Man" and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Dance Tonight" (Lucy Pearl)

Released in 2000 from the supergroup's self-titled LP Lucy Pearl, "Dance Tonight" would go onto peak at #5 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and was even nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

Lucy Pearl of course for those who are unaware featured Raphael Saadiq, Dawn Robinson (En Vogue), Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest DJ and producer) and originally D'Angelo was slated to be in the group but dropped out due to other commitments and so Dawn Robinson was brought in.

With that said, take it back to 2000 with "Dance Tonight" below and Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Good Man" (Raphael Saadiq)

Raphael Saadiq's "Good Man" was one of my favorite joints from 2011. With that said, watch this acoustic performance that Raphael Saadiq performed for PinBoardBlog‘s "Rehearsal Rooms" series, shot in the Red Bull Studios in London.

This smooth acoustic version is on point and really showcases off Saadiq's musicianship as well as his vocal skills. Check it out and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Dance Tonight" (Lucy Pearl)

** Reposting this second listen because not enough people took note the first time to this classic 2000 jam and I've been bumping it hard as of late like it just dropped.**

Released in 2000 from the supergroup's self-titled LP Lucy Pearl, "Dance Tonight" would go onto peak at #5 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and was even nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. Lucy Pearl of course for those who are unaware featured Raphael Saadiq, Dawn Robinson (En Vogue) , Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest DJ and producer) and originally D'Angelo was slated to be in the group but dropped out due to other commitments and so Dawn Robinson was brought in. With that said, take it back to 2000 with "Dance Tonight" after the jump and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Good Man" (Raphael Saadiq)

One of my favorite joints from 2011 was Raphael Saadiq's "Good Man." Lifted from his fourth solo studio album Stone Rollin', "Good Man" was such a welcomed song in my book that shined lyrically, sonically, and vocally. Nominated for a 2012 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance, "Good Man" was one of the sonic highlights for me in 2011 and still goes for me as if it was released just yesterday. With that said, take a second listen after the jump to "Good Man" and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Dance Tonight" (Lucy Pearl)

I was watching Vh1 Soul last night and during one of their segments, the official video for Lucy Pearl's classic hit single "Dance Tonight" came on and took me back to another time. Released in 2000 from the supergroup's self-titled LP Lucy Pearl, "Dance Tonight" would go onto peak at #5 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and was even nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. Lucy Pearl of course for those who are unaware featured Raphael Saadiq, Dawn Robinson (En Vogue) , Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest DJ and producer) and originally D'Angelo was slated to be in the group but dropped out due to other commitments and so Dawn Robinson was brought in. With that said, take it back to 2000 with "Dance Tonight" after the jump and Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Soul Man" (Raphael Saadiq)

Raphael Saadiq stopped by Dancing With The Stars last year during one of the results show and performed the classic Sam & Dave joint "Soul Man." Saadiq stayed true to the original but also added his own spin to it at the same time. With that said, watch the funky performance below and Enjoy!

Mixtape: "7 Days Of Weak" (Adrian Marcel)

Adrian Marcel has been building some serious buzz for his mixtape "7 Days Of Weak" over the last few weeks and now Raphael Saadiq's  protégé, has released his debut mixtape project ahead of his Republic Records/El Seven Recordings debut album. Featuring fifteen tracks that include production from Saadiq, The J.U.S.T.I.C.E League, 1500 or Nothin and others, "7 Days Of Weak" is a solid effort from Adrian Marcel and you can take a listen and download it for free below!

Live Video of the Day: "Good Man" (Raphael Saadiq)

Raphael Saadiq's "Good Man" was one of my favorite joints from 2011. With that said, watch this acoustic performance that Raphael Saadiq performed for PinBoardBlog‘s "Rehearsal Rooms" series, shot in the Red Bull Studios in London. This smooth acoustic version is on point and really showcases off Saadiq's musicianship as well as his vocal skills. Check it out and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Good Man" (Raphael Saadiq)

One of my favorite joints from 2011 was Raphael Saadiq's "Good Man." Lifted from his fourth solo studio album "Stone Rollin'," "Good Man" was such a welcomed song in my book that shined lyrically, sonically, and vocally. Nominated for a 2012 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance, "Good Man" was one of the sonic highlights for me in 2011 and it warrants a second listen below.

Live Clip: "Soul Train Medley" (Raphel Saadiq, Anthony Hamilton, Leah LaBelle, Fantasia, and Charlie Wilson)

The 2012 Soul Train Awards telecast is currently airing on BET and the performances from the show are slowly starting to hit the net. With that said, the opening medley to the Awards which featured Raphael Saadiq opening with Johnnie Taylor's "Who's Making Love," Anthony Hamilton crooning Bill Withers' "Lovely Day," Leah LaBelle on Teena's classic joint "Square Biz," Fantaisa bringing down the house with Aretha's "Don't Play That Song For Me," while Uncle Charle Wilson closed out the medley with the classic "Outstanding." Watch it all go down below and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Love That Girl" (Raphael Saadiq)

On Raphael Saadiq's last album "The Way I See It," there is a smooth mid-tempo jam entitled "Love That Girl." Though never released as a single, "Love That Girl" is a perfect joint for a summer evening and deserves a few good listens. With that said, take a second listen to the thumping mid-tempo jam "Love That Girl" below.

Live Video of the Day: "Good Man" (Raphael Saadiq)

Raphael Saadiq's "Good Man" was one of my favorite joints from 2011. With that said, watch this acoustic performance that Raphael Saadiq performed for PinBoardBlog‘s "Rehearsal Rooms" series, shot in the Red Bull Studios in London. This smooth acoustic version is on point and really showcases off Saadiq's musicianship as well as his vocal skills. Check it out and Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Soul Man" (Raphael Saadiq)

Raphael Saadiq stopped by Dancing With The Stars last year during one of the results show and performed the classic Sam & Dave joint "Soul Man." Saadiq stayed true to the original but also added his own spin to it at the same time. With that said, watch the funky performance below and Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "100 Yard Dash & Calling" (Raphael Saadiq)

Watch Raphael Saadiq performing both "100 Yard Dash" and "Calling" both from "Raphael Saadiq The Way I See It." Lifted from Vh1 Soul's "SoulStage" back in 2008, Saadiq and his band are on point for this showcase of his tunes. Raphael even brings on stage Rocio Mendoza who duets with him on their song "Calling". Check it out below and Enjoy!